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Responsabilità sociale di impresa e Joint Audit Cooperation in Cina
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Un crescente numero di realtà aziendali ha introdotto sistemi di audit
per certificazioni ambientali e sociali (ad esempio ISO 14001 per la gestione
ambientale e la SA 8000 per la Social Accountability) e ha iniziato
sempre più puntualmente a fornire supporto diretto e collaborativo in
azioni di RSI presso i fornitori.1 Il fenomeno è dovuto in parte anche alle
numerose pressioni dei vari gruppi di stakeholder che spingono le aziende
a riconoscere l’importanza e la necessità di implementare pratiche sostenibili
nelle supply chains.2
Anche in Cina molte aziende iniziano a seguire questo nuovo modello
di collaborazione responsabile, non solo negli approcci tradizionali fra
singolo acquirente (buyer) e uno o più fornitori (supplier/s), ma anche
nella collaborazione buyer-buyer, ossia tra più acquirenti buyers-suppliers
dove le aziende si alleano creando un modello di partnership e cooperando
con più fornitori cinesi. Il nuovo modello sviluppa una collaborazione
strutturata tra più acquirenti da stessi fornitori localizzati in Cina, mantenendo
principi di responsabilità ambientale e sociale. Identificando i
fornitori condivisi, aziende anche in competizione tra loro sui mercati
occidentali all’interno di un determinato comparto industriale possono
concordare e condividere l’attività di monitoraggio sui fornitori. Attraverso
tale condivisione è possibile:
• attuare un processo di approvvigionamento globale efficiente che possa
in qualche modo migliorare l’immagine di un’azienda, controllare
i fornitori e rendere più sostenibile il processo degli acquisti in termini
ambientali e sociali, mentre si mantengono gli obiettivi strategici di
acquisti vantaggiosi in termini di costo e livelli
• ridurre i costi operativi tra gli acquirenti grazie alla condivisione delle
informazioni e operare con un solo più efficace processo di auditing
Relazioni di agenzia e collaborazione per la sostenibilità nelle catene di fornitura globale
No full textIl volume analizza il legame tra politiche di CSR e decisioni di global
sourcing concepite da grandi imprese internazionalizzate. Attraverso
la chiave di lettura offerta dalla Teoria dell’agenzia, vengono approfondite
le collaborazioni tra concorrenti finalizzate a migliorare l’efficacia
e l’efficienza delle relazioni di fornitura. Tali collaborazioni muovono
dalla necessità di migliorare la conoscenza delle problematiche
di sostenibilità nei contesti a elevata incertezza ambientale e propongono
un modello di intervento, alternativo a quello della singola impresa,
per rispondere alle esigenze di sicurezza provenienti da consumatori
e altri stakeholders
Framework of IoT, blockchain, digital twins, and artificial intelligence solutions in support of the digital business transformation of logistics 5.0
No full textIn organizations, it is vital to reach the customer. For this reason, logistics is considered an essential
function in organizations. A general definition of logistics includes planning, production, purchasing,
transportation, storage, loading and unloading, handling, packaging, processing, distribution, control,
information processing, and traceability. These activities must be balanced to achieve the primary objectives
of logistics. This situation requires an appropriate flow of goods/services/people/information at
the right time with the right equipment/devices/competent people at the right place in the right quality
and quantity to satisfy customers. Logistics should also be sustainable, flexible, and resilient
Green Integration and Moderating Effects of Absorptive Capacity on Eco-Innovation in Supply Chain.
No full textThe Nexus of Industry 4.0 and Circular Procurement: A Systematic Literature Review and Research Agenda
No full textIn the wake of Industry 4.0, circular supply chain management has undergone radical
transformations. Organizations have been able to boost their efficiency thanks to incorporating
Industry 4.0 technologies such as big data analytics, the internet of things (IoT), blockchain, cloud
computing, artificial intelligence, etc., into various supply chain functions. Since circular procurement
(CP) is an essential part of circular supply chain management, it can provide fresh chances for
organizations to become more efficient and sustainable. With the support of Industry 4.0 technologies,
CP can provide extra opportunities for accelerating the shift to the circular economy. Although
research into the intersection of procurement and Industry 4.0 continues to advance, no review
study has examined the implications of Industry 4.0 in CP. Therefore, this research aims to address
this knowledge gap by systematically reviewing the existing literature about the applications of
Industry 4.0 technologies in CP. A total of 89 journal articles were selected from Scopus and Web
of Science databases to identify the themes discussed and set an agenda for future research. A
conceptual framework is also developed to evaluate the antecedents, enablers, and performance
outcomes of Industry-4.0-enabled CP. Finally, the review concludes by highlighting the theoretical
and practical implications
A framework for digital twins solutions for 5 PL operators
No full textThe logistics industry is undergoing a profound transformation to cope with the fundamental changes in customer expectations and the need for digitalization imposed by the pandemic, changes in the socio-economic world, and technology. This research paper addresses the use of Digital Twins in the logistics industry at the network, site, and asset levels. There is no single definition of a Digital Twins framework for logistics twins in academic and industry practice, so a scientific method allows for investigation from an exploratory perspective. Data/fact findings were conducted in two ways: (1) in-depth interviews with experts from academia, ICT organizations, and key players in the logistics industry; (2) academic publications, industry reports, and written and media content from established national and international organizations. This paper proposes a conceptual Digital Twins framework for logistics (DTLs). This paper clarifies DTL concepts and defines an implementation from academic and practical points of view. It thoroughly explores actual use cases of DTLs to validate the concept and optimize its implementation. This paper explains how DTLs work and add value to businesses. In doing so, it outlines different technological requirements for solutions and logistical performance objectives when implementing different levels of DTLs. This paper focuses on Fifth-Party Logistics Providers (5 PLs) due to their complexity and the fact that they are becoming increasingly important and relatively widespread. This paper combines academic and industry perspectives to gain a shared understanding of DTLs as an entire logistics value chain in the case of 5 PLs. It provides a practical reference for researchers and practitioners to facilitate discussion on DTLs
A systematic review on barriers and enablers toward circular procurement management
No full textIn the last couple of years, circular supply chain management considered themost significant tool for the circular
economy. It supports converting production and consumption patterns fromlinear to sustainable. Several studies
have covered the implementation of circularity in different settings, but no concrete investigation exists that indepth
and explicitly explores the procurement perspective toward the circular economy. Previous studies also
highlighted the need to focus on procurement or supply management perspective because it consumed an
ample amount of budget in the public and private sector. To fill this gap, this study provides a state-of-the-art
analysis to adopt circularity in procurement operations. This comprehensive analysis had done by reviewing
the 100 peer-reviewed research papers related to the implementation of circular economy and sustainable procurement.
This study not just covered the top-down view of literature but advances the literature by finding 55
barriers and enablers under different clusters. From the output, it is evident that efforts need to be taken from
360-degree stakeholders.However, sourcing strategy and procurement operations need to be revamped. This review
unpacks the factors at the micro, meso, and macro-level that help academicians to create a framework for
empirical investigation. Similarly, it helps practitioners, policymakers, and decision makers to achieve sustainable
development goal (SDG) number 12 by incorporating circularity in procuremen
Unveiling the circular procurement Nexus: A hierarchical examination of barriers, interrelationships, and strategic insights
No full textThe integration of circularity into various functions, including procurement, is essential and is embraced by
organizations for sustainable and profitable operations. Existing studies have explored circular procurement (CP)
and its influencing factors. However, existing literature calls for a deeper examination of these factors to provide
a smooth implementation guide for practitioners and to foster a comprehensive understanding of cause-andeffect
relationships for future research by scholars. As a result, this study aims to investigate the interrelationship
between CP barriers. Firstly, this study explores barriers through a thorough review of relevant literature
with input from academic and industrial experts. Utilizing a classical triple-level framework, the work identifies
and categorizes 21 barriers. Secondly, the study employs interpretive structural modeling (ISM) to examine the
contextual relationships among the barriers. Thirdly, these barriers are classified into different categories using
the MICMAC technique, based on their driving and dependence power. The research findings develop a hierarchical
model of barriers, offering insights into which barriers are the most crucial and need immediate
attention and how different barriers could influence each other. The study’s unique contributions lie in its
identification of hierarchical relationships between barriers and its categorization (independent, linkage, and
dependent), contributing to tailored strategies for effective CP implementation
Horizontal collaboration and social responsibility in the telecommunications sector: a literature through the agency theory
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